This textbook, written by Gerd Masselink and Roland Gehrels, provides an up-to-date and scientific analysis of the most dynamic areas on Earth: coastal margins. It addresses the influence of global change, particularly sea-level rise, on various coastal environments. The publication is intended for students and professionals in geography, environmental management, and marine sciences.
Description
The coastal zone is one of the most dynamic environments on our planet, strongly affected by global change, especially sea-level rise. This book provides an overview of coastal systems, their processes, and the changes caused by natural and human factors. It discusses the main types of coastal environments such as beaches, dunes, estuaries, coral reefs, and deltas. Strategies are also presented for dealing with coastal change.
Product specifications
- Author: Gerd Masselink (University of Plymouth)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Imprint: American Geophysical Union
- Publication date: 2014-05-30
- Number of pages: 448
- ISBN: 9780470656594
- Theme: Coasts and Coastlines
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography
About the author
Gerd Masselink is Professor in Coastal Geomorphology and Associate Head of Marine Science at the University of Plymouth, specializing in sediment transport and coastal dynamics.
Roland Gehrels is Professor of Physical Geography at the University of York, with expertise in sea-level variations and regional change. He is also Chair of the Commission on Coastal and Marine Processes of INQUA.